The Montreal Canadiens head into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with two first-round selections. They hold the 16th and 17th overall picks, meaning they have the rare opportunity to make back-to-back selections. However, it’s unclear whether or not they will retain these picks. The Canadiens are coming off their first playoff berth in four years, and it has signaled the end of the … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens Face Decision with First-Round Selections
Montreal Canadiens 2025 NHL Draft Targets
With the 2025 NHL Entry Draft less than two weeks away, there is a lot of reason for Montreal Canadiens fans to be excited. Montreal has an opportunity to add to their already loaded prospect pool. They currently hold two first-round selections in this years draft at 16th and 17th overall. The Canadiens have their own pick (17th) as well as the Calgary Flames pick (16th.) The … [Read more...] about Montreal Canadiens 2025 NHL Draft Targets
An Analysis of Recent Montreal Canadiens Offseason Rumours
The 2025 NHL offseason is in full swing. As the Stanley Cup Playoffs are wrapping up, fans are looking ahead to the 2025 NHL Entry Draft as well as Free Agency. There has been no shortage of rumours and as per usual the Montreal Canadiens are at the centre of it all. No, Sidney Crosby and Mitch Marner aren’t coming to Montreal this offseason. However, there are some rumours … [Read more...] about An Analysis of Recent Montreal Canadiens Offseason Rumours
NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens in Search of Some Forward Help
Welcome back to another edition of NHL Rumours from the crew at Last Word on Hockey. The Stanley Cup Finals are well underway with the Florida Panthers taking a 2-1 series lead against the Edmonton Oilers on Monday night. While the Oilers and Panthers battle for hockey’s Holy Grail, the other 30 teams are focusing on the upcoming NHL Entry Draft and the offseason. Teams are … [Read more...] about NHL Rumours: Montreal Canadiens in Search of Some Forward Help
Lane Hutson Awarded the Calder Trophy for 2024-25
It was a big day as Montreal Canadiens defenceman Lane Hutson has been awarded the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s best rookie for 2024-25. The worst-kept secret in hockey is out of the bag. Hutson has been one of the best players in the NHL this season despite being just 21 years old. The Holland, Michigan native inspired the Canadiens blueline to its first Stanley Cup Playoff … [Read more...] about Lane Hutson Awarded the Calder Trophy for 2024-25